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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?
(a) Brown
(b) King
(c) Dillion
(d) Mowett

2. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?
(a) Ability of Stephen and Jack to get along
(b) Complete knowledge of surgical procedure
(c) Understanding of Naval hygiene
(d) Language difficulties

3. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?
(a) Adventure
(b) Loss of his wife recently
(c) Basically penniless
(d) Escape from people who are looking at him

4. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?
(a) 10
(b) 14
(c) 5
(d) 20

5. Which of the following characters is the Commandant of all of the British Navy Captains stationed at Mahon?
(a) Marshall
(b) Aubrey
(c) Maturin
(d) Harte

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?

2. Which of the following was some of Baldick's favorite medicines?

3. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?

4. Which character does Jack stop to visit at the hospital before arriving at his new command?

5. How big was the ship?

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